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Kris Gourlay

Edinburgh houseboat docked in Ratho Marina hits market for £88,000

A rare opportunity has arisen for an Edinburgh resident to purchase their own floating accommodation.

Sunflower, a bespoke 57ft narrowboat, has been put up for sale by a local and it comes with a fully-fitted kitchen, integrated appliances, a lounge area and double bedroom.

The attractive boat was built in 2013 and is moored in Edinburgh. Onboard, a shower room and en-suite toilet is also present, making it the perfect opportunity to sail into the sunset and explore some of the city's canals and rivers.

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Sunflower is currently listed for £88,000 and is advertised as a "very rare opportunity." The seller, Eileen, added: "Sunflower is a bespoke, stunning and unique 57ft reverse layout 4 berth residential narrowboat, with a cruiser stern which provides ample space for several people to sit and socialise.

"It was built by Pendle Narrowboats in 2013 and is moored in Edinburgh. The interior benefits from a fully fitted high gloss galley kitchen with walnut worktops, integrated fridge, freezer, washer/dryer, calor gas hob and oven.

The boat has a fully fitted kitchen and built-in appliances. (Gumtree)

"The lounge area has an electric riser TV system, a dinette comprising of a fixed seating arrangement with storage underneath, and a demountable table which converts to a bed. There is also a wood burning stove. The lounge leads to a walk through shower room with wash hand basin and toilet."

The narrowboat also includes underfloor heating and a double bedroom. (Gumtree)

Another added luxury onboard is the addition of underfloor heating and the description states that she has only had one owner since new, only clocking up 134 engine hours.

For more information or to enquire about Sunflower, you can view the add on Gumtree here.

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